Seoul: The Doosan Bears announced their signing of left-hander Wes Benjamin as a short-term injury replacement. The Bears stated that Benjamin agreed to a six-week contract worth US$50,000 to fill in for starter Chris Flexen, who is sidelined with a right rotator cuff injury.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Benjamin, 32, previously pitched for another Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) club, KT Wiz, from 2022 to 2024. He compiled a 31-18 record with a 3.74 ERA in 74 starts, with 390 strikeouts in 406 1/3 innings. Benjamin also had a 3.54 ERA in 40 2/3 innings across nine postseason outings.

Before his first stint in the KBO, Benjamin appeared in 21 games for the Texas Rangers from 2020 to 2021. After the 2024 season, Benjamin signed with the San Diego Padres but spent 2025 in Triple-A, where he posted a 4-8 record with a 6.42 ERA in 28 outings. The Padres released Benjamin in November.

The Bears expressed confidence in Benjamin's track record as a starter in the KBO, noting his ability to remain a competitive pitcher at this level. The Bears confirmed that Benjamin will join the team as soon as the necessary administrative steps are completed.